Brandon Marshall has no intention to leave Chicago

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler got his long-term deal, then restructured it to make room for more help.

But those cap proceeds turned into defensive end Jared Allen, rather than an extension for wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

But Marshall’s not sweating, happy to enter the final year of his contract, with no plans to leave Chicago.

“I have another year left on my contract. If it happens, it happens, if it doesn’t, I’m glad to be a Bear for another year and I’m going to force them to sign me after next year,” Marshall told ESPN Chicago 1000. “One way or another, they’re going to get the deal done.

“But if it comes down to next year, I’ll be picketing outside of Halas Hall for a new deal, a new contract, because I’m not going anyplace.”

As well as he’s performed, he’s not looking for leverage, however, as he said repeatedly he didn’t want to leave.

“I’m not going anywhere, man,” Marshall said. “The guys that are out there now like Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald they’re making $16 million, $15 million a year, and I’m not looking for anything like that. A lot of that money goes to the quarterback position and rightfully so.

“For me, we do want to sign guys like Jared Allen and Lamarr Houston and we got Martellus [Bennett] last year and have Matt Forte. I do want to be in a good position, but at the same time I definitely am not trying to be in the $15 million range. I get a year to deal with that, and right now I’m focusing on how to be a better teammate. How can I grow as a receiver, as a man, as a leader on this team and also in the community. How can our foundation do bigger things? That stuff is going to take care of itself. We have all year to figure that out and I believe we’ll get it done before the end of the season and I’m going to be happy when we do. ”

That sounds good to Bears fans, for sure, and Cutler. In fact, the only person that probably doesn’t want to hear it is his agent.

44 responses to “Brandon Marshall has no intention to leave Chicago”

“How can our foundation do bigger things? That stuff is going to take care of itself.”

No Brandon, it will not. You need human beings that are capable of making the tough and smart decisions to do the bigger things. It will NOT take care of itself. That strategy has failed for a long time in Chicago now.

this is AWESOME to hear as a Bears fan! Im so happy Emery brought him in to reunite with Jay and after all hes been thru hes grown into the man we all hoped he could be…very classy Brandon, I am glad I bought your jersey as soon as I heard the news…should be a good year! BEAR DOWN!!

He said all the right thing right now, but I’m sure that will change when his contract is up. It will be most likely be his last chance at another large pay day and he will want to be paid. I give him some credit for sounding intelligent today. He must have taken his pills this morning.

Most people would agree to be skeptical about this. What he said is great but his career has been all about “him”. Athletes have proven time and time again that once they show excessive greed it never really goes away.

All the talent in the world can’t hide the fact that he beat up his girlfriend and his mother. Add to that the fact that he has never been on a team that’s made the playoffs. Never. Alshon is a better Bear than Marshall can ever hope to be. That’s not saying much. Bear Down? You bet they are.

Aw, how cute. Look at the wee little Lions fan up first ripping on the Bears.

Listen up son.. And that goes for you too, Vikes fans. This division has belonged to the Bears and Packers since before you were introduced to the world as failures some 50+ years ago and IT’S GOING TO STAY THAT WAY.

as a Packer fan, I of course hate the Bears, and really hated Marshall’s attitude when they first brought him in. Over the years, though, those of us that closely follow the North division have seen him grow up.

At this stage, I think any team would do well to have him on the roster as there’s never been any denying his skills.

@ thestrategyexpert says: No Brandon, it will not. You need human beings that are capable of making the tough and smart decisions to do the bigger things. It will NOT take care of itself. That strategy has failed for a long time in Chicago now.

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I was listening to the interview – he was saying that he is focusing on his foundation because THAT is the priority.

The only thing he said would take care of itself is his contract situation. Becoming a better leader and a better person was what he was planning to work on.

I’m becoming a bigger believer in B Marsh every year. I say lock him up this season, then get to work on Jeffery’s contract next offseason. Phil Emery is doing an outstanding job thus far in his tenure.

As a Lion’s fan, I fear the combination of Marshall and Jefferies, but somehow am comforted that Cutler is at the helm throwing to them. Anyway, we beat ’em twice last year. I expect more of the same this year, but maybe a bigger margin of victory for us.

I have to say that I’ve been impressed with Brandon Marshall these past few years. It seems like he has really gotten his act together. Not even necessarily just the contract stuff, but he seems to have been a pretty good teammate as well.

thetruthcampaign says:
Mar 28, 2014 10:21 AM
As a Lion’s fan, I fear the combination of Marshall and Jefferies, but somehow am comforted that Cutler is at the helm throwing to them. Anyway, we beat ‘em twice last year. I expect more of the same this year, but maybe a bigger margin of victory for us.

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The Lions barely beat the Bears twice last year with Collins, Melton, Williams, Tillman, Briggs all injured. The other thing you left out is that you still finished 3rd in the division behind the Bears and Packers (like every year)

thetruthcampaign says:
Mar 28, 2014 10:21 AM
As a Lion’s fan, I fear the combination of Marshall and Jefferies, but somehow am comforted that Cutler is at the helm throwing to them. Anyway, we beat ‘em twice last year. I expect more of the same this year, but maybe a bigger margin of victory for us.
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Brandon Marshall has come a long way. He recognized that he had a mental illness and has been proactive in taking care of it. He’s even gone as far as pushing the illness to the forefront to help others get the care they need. You have to respect that.

Saying that he doesn’t expect quarterback money and just wants to stay in Chicago makes sense, too. He knows that the cap can only stretch so thin and he knows that the quarterback that he wants to play with, because they are friends in addition to him having the most success in his career with him, has signed his deal to remain with the team. A big signing bonus that is prorated over the course of the deal and a reasonable yearly salary should be more than enough to keep Marshall a Bear.

He might want to consider going to team with Qb that doesn’t choke in the clutch. Cutler is not a franchise QB and never will be, the Bears wouldn’t be a serious contender until Jay leaves town. With or without Brandon.

You really don’t understand what makes a complete football player do you? Marshall is not just a great receiver, but he is hands down the best blocking WR in the league. I like Alshon, he is doing everything he can to emulate Brandon on the field, but he still has a ways to go into becoming a better all-around player.

I see him getting a new deal. The Bears gave up two third round picks for him, If they had not made the trade and drafted two players with those picks, and let them go after three years that would be considered a failure, so letting him go after three years would also be a failure. I don’t believe Emery will let that happen. Go Bears!

Mr Marshal is a class act and a complement to the Bears organization. GSH would be proud. As are all of us who bought his jerseys. Thank you Brandon for giving me a pro athlete I can tell my kids to look up to.